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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Just saying a quick hi! I just got a 2005 GTO and will be looking forward to attending some meets, that is if you guys will let a stock newbie hang out with you . Anyways, plan on doing some minor mods down the road (going to be a daily driver). Hope to see some of you on the road. Wish I had more to say but I'm not one for a lot of words. See ya around.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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you dont happen to roll around friendswood do you?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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you dont happen to roll around friendswood do you?
Nope. Spring area.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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very nice. Welcome
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoffs05GTO
... plan on doing some minor mods down the road (going to be a daily driver).
Haha I said the same thing. 8 Months later I had Headers, Catback, CAI, HPE S-Cam and was pushing 430 rwhp and it was still a great DD but I got to work a lot faster

Welcome to Houston!

Ottos BBQ - Sugarland 5-9pm Every Saturday - Classy meet, very nice people
LMP - Keep an eye on this site for events at the drag strip in Seally http://www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com/

Not recommended but still entertaining to drive through:
HWY 6/Westheimer - Mostly rice burners

I know there are others around town, but theres only so much you can do in one night!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Racemadnss
Haha I said the same thing. 8 Months later I had Headers, Catback, CAI, HPE S-Cam and was pushing 430 rwhp and it was still a great DD but I got to work a lot faster

Welcome to Houston!

Ottos BBQ - Sugarland 5-9pm Every Saturday - Classy meet, very nice people
LMP - Keep an eye on this site for events at the drag strip in Seally http://www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com/

Not recommended but still entertaining to drive through:
HWY 6/Westheimer - Mostly rice burners

I know there are others around town, but theres only so much you can do in one night!
70, thanks for the welcome .

Race, I appreciate the info. I laughed to what you said about Westheimer, I guess it's infected with "Fast and the Furious" fanboys. That's okay, I'll probably come by and check out Otto's. It's a little bit of a drive but on Saturdays should be pleasant. Also, I won't complain about driving the new car out there. I'm finding reasons to leave the house again.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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ive heard its a hoot to drive to the Westhiemer meet. All the silly ricers glare at you with the utmost hatred. Domestics are def. the black sheep there. (the black goat in your case) lol
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 70hemicuda
ive heard its a hoot to drive to the Westhiemer meet. All the silly ricers glare at you with the utmost hatred. Domestics are def. the black sheep there. (the black goat in your case) lol
Haha. Maybe I'll just creep out there and cruise. In 2nd gear. Oh the gas mileage.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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welcome hoofs. lots of great info on this site.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Since nobody else has said it...
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Thanks Renzos.

Well.... I took them with my iPhone. So quality isn't the best. I ordered black metallic emblems to replace the front and rear pontiac emblems. They're really faded. I also bought a metallic decal for the gto on the back bumper and the gto on the front grille. I plan on learning how to drive it better (and recover from the down payment) before I buy some of the actual mods themselves.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoffs05GTO
Haha. Maybe I'll just creep out there and cruise. In 2nd gear. Oh the gas mileage.
There's nothing to see at HWY 6 till after 10pm so creep by after the Otto's meet.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Racemadnss
There's nothing to see at HWY 6 till after 10pm so creep by after the Otto's meet.
Haha. I see what you're doing there. Let me see what my fiancee wants to do and maybe we can roll out this coming weekend. I'd rather be amongst the herd than scaring off sheep.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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DOOOOD i didnt even realize it was you lol CONGRATS MAN!!!!!!!!!!
that thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!
~i wanna cruise too man
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Congrats on the GTO, have fun with it!!!!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TUMBLRws6
DOOOOD i didnt even realize it was you lol CONGRATS MAN!!!!!!!!!!
that thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!
~i wanna cruise too man
Thanks F1.

Adam, we should get together next weekend. Maybe check out that "Otto" meet.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Welcome! Feel free to swing by the shop anytime you want.

Ottos has a nice showing on Saturday nights. But the Kemah Saturday night car show is HUGE!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike TexaSS
Welcome! Feel free to swing by the shop anytime you want.

Ottos has a nice showing on Saturday nights. But the Kemah Saturday night car show is HUGE!
Cool, thanks Mike. When I'm ready to order some stuff, I'll give you guys a holler.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Hey Hoff, welcome. I dunno if you know Mike or g-force but they're the **** in my book. Anytime I got money to throw at a shop it's them hands down. Recognize my car mike? Lets just say I don't have to turn my parking lights on to see my gauges anymore, lol.
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